William Alfred “Bill” Hays, age 83, of Quincy, passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2019 at 2:34 p.m. in his home surrounded by his family. Bill was born on October 28, 1935 in the family home in Monroe County, MO, the son of William Gerald Hays and Margaret Rose (Spalding) Hays. He married Marcia A. Murry on September 19, 1959. She survives. They had…

Darrell “D.J.” E. Kelley, Jr., age 18, of Quincy, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 26, 2019. D.J. was born on October 3, 2000 in Detroit, MI the son of Darrell Eugene Kelley and India T. Applewhite. D.J. had played on the Blue Devils football team. He attended Teen Reach, enjoyed gaming, listening to music, scary movies, wearing hoodies, playing…

Bertha L. Davis, age 83, of Quincy, died on Tuesday, September 24, 2019, in her home. She was born on September 15, 1936 in Quincy, IL the daughter of Gordon Tuter and Ruby Lillian (Links) Tuter. She married Meredith E. Davis. He preceded her in death in August of 1996. Over the years, Bertha had worked at Davis Cleaver, then later at Sycamore Healthcare…

James W. “Jim” Harris, age 84, of Quincy Illinois died on Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at Blessing Hospital. Jim was born on July 18, 1935 in Richfield, Illinois. The son of Earl and Goldie (Haistings) Harris. He married Marilyn J. Jenkins on September 5, 1959. She preceded him in death on October 30, 2011. Jim was of the Christian faith and was a member…

Michael “Mike” Myers, age 58, of Quincy, died on Tuesday, September 24, 2019 in his home. He was born on June 2, 1961 in Quincy, the son of Harry E. and Darlene F. (Tournear) Myers. Mike was a 1979 graduate of Quincy High School. He most recently had worked at Horace Mann in Springfield, IL as a Customer Service Representative. He had also worked…

Beverly Joann Harvey, age 61, of Quincy, died on Monday, September 23, 2019 in Blessing Hospital. She was born on October 16, 1957 in Chicago, IL the daughter of Edna Irvin. Beverly was never married. She worked in food preparation at Quincy University and Quincy Raceway. Beverly is survived by daughters: Brandy Harvey, Alicia Harvey and Tammi Forrester; siblings: Debbie Shelton, Allen Harvey and…

Jeffrey D. Timmerwilke, age 64, of Las Vegas, Nevada, formerly of Quincy, died on September 20, 2019 at his home. Jeff was born on July 9, 1955 the only son of Edward E. and Leona M. (Hyde) Timmerwilke. Jeff’s mother owned Leslie and Rickard women fashion clothing in the District. Jeff’s father was a police officer of the Quincy Police Department and Adams County…

LaVerne A. Ogle, age 82, widow of Jim Ogle, of Quincy, IL died on Wednesday, September 18, 2019 in Blessing Hospital. Lee willed her body to Washington University School of Medicine. There will be no services.

Mary Roberta Venvertloh, age 65, of Quincy, Illinois went to be with her Lord & Savior on Tuesday, September 17, 2019. Mary passed away in her home. Mary was born December 2, 1953 in Quincy to Robert ‘Bob’ and Antoinette ‘Dolly’ (Mast) Genenbacher. She married LeRoy Venvertloh on August 11, 1979 in St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church. He survives. Mary was a 1967…

Debra Lynn Lenz, age 63, of Liberty, died on Monday, September 16, 2019 in Blessing Hospital. She was born on October 9, 1955 in Quincy, IL the daughter of Roy and Mary Jane (Kinder) Bradley. Debra was a graduate of Liberty High School. She married Mark Lenz on April 27, 1974. He preceded her in death. Debra worked for Moorman Manufacturing and then for…